General Motors might change the name of its new Bolt EV, the concept of which was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January.

Chevrolet Bolt sounds very similar to Chevrolet Volt, the extended-range hybrid car that “some people think it’s confusing,” said GM North America president Alan Batey. People are having some fun with it. It is generating awareness, which is good. It’s so conversational,” Detroit Free Press reported.

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“We’re still in the decision phase. It could go either way. The Volt and Bolt are different vehicles for people with different needs,” he added.

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